Is endosonography an effective method for detection and local staging of the ampullary carcinoma? A prospective study

Is endosonography an effective method for detection and local staging of the ampullary carcinoma? A prospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The relatively rare carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater is a neoplasia with a good prognosis compared to pancreatic cancer. Preoperative staging is important in planning the most suitable surgical intervention.</p> <p>Aim&l...

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Main Authors: Alexandrakis Georgios, Dimoulios Philippos D, Mouzas Ioannis A, Skordilis Panagiotis, Moschandrea Joanna, Kouroumalis Elias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-03-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/2/1

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